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R91 UPX

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,966 mi
Last recorded165,966 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 UPX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 165,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavy corrosion on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components inner sills

slight travel in hand brake lever

small chip in o/s windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 23 Feb 2026 165,960 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavy corrosion on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components inner sills

slight travel in hand brake lever

small chip in o/s windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 5 Feb 2025 156,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components inner and outer sills

Fail 4 Feb 2025 156,104 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components inner and outer sills

Pass 12 Feb 2024 148,099 miles

all inner wings, and inner wheel arches, are starting to corrode and deteriorate

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

oil leaks

small chip in front windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

wiper linkages are starting to wear

Pass 31 Jan 2023 142,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 142,452 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced And outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 136,491 miles

cut in front n/s tyre side wall

chip in centre windscreen

floor panels ,subframes chassis rails ,steering and suspension components ,brake components ,inner sills ,inner wings ,radiator mounting starting to corrode

rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight wear in wiper arm wheel box

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 15 Feb 2021 131,420 miles

floor panes chassis rails front cross member steering and suspension and brake components are all starting to corrode surface rust

small chip in front windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 17 Feb 2020 124,177 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres are starting to wear

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

small chip in front windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

under floor panels chassis rails steering suspension and brake components are all starting to corrode surface rust

Fail 17 Feb 2020 124,177 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front tyres are starting to wear

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

small chip in front windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

under floor panels chassis rails steering suspension and brake components are all starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 21 Feb 2019 110,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

small chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Feb 2018 102,990 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 99,060 miles

Front and rear cross member corroded

Front wipers smearing

Rear axle corrded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 94,439 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2015 89,659 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 89,659 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 83,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 78,267 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 72,820 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 68,604 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades split

Fail 11 Feb 2011 68,604 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades split

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 65,132 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 62,026 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 58,213 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,892 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 53,892 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s outer o/s outer cv boots cracked

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Apr 2006 47,274 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
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R91 UPX is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 91,289 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R91 UPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan Primera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R91 UPX is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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